Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Pronounced (approx.): AR-dee-uh heh-ROH-dee-us
A tall wader that stalks shallow water and also hunts small animals on land.
Three Identification Clues
Very long legs and neck, with a large spear-shaped bill.
Most birds are blue-gray; adults have a dark stripe extending back from the eye.
Usually flies with the neck folded back and the legs trailing beyond the tail.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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